Lincoln County Summary

Life in Lincoln County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lincoln County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln County:

  • The population in Lincoln County is 68,286.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $374,744.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $96,552.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $1,237.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 1.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 5.8%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 66.4° and there are 68.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Sioux Falls, SD Population 197,642

Harrisburg, SD Population 7,790

Tea, SD Population 6,339

Canton, SD Population 3,060

Lennox, SD Population 2,587

Beresford, SD Population 2,437

Worthing, SD Population 1,087

Shindler, SD Population 651

Hudson, SD Population 405

Fairview, SD Population 95

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 66.4°.

  • There are 70.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 68.5 inches of rain each year with 11.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High66.4
Nice Days70.51
Rainfall68.5
Snowfall11.7
Sunny Hours5:26
66.4°
Average High
68.5
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Beresfordc South Dakota
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Canton Lutheran Church
Source: Wikipedia User Sdgjake | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lincoln County Courthouse South Dakota
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Old Augustana
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Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 68,286. The population has increased 11.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 63,233 7.4%
2022 58,887 3.6%
2021 56,826 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 50.3% female with 34,365 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 49.7% male with 33,921 male residents.

Female
50.3% (34,365)
Male
49.7% (33,921)
Gender Lincoln County SD USA
Female 50.3% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 49.7% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 89.8% White with 61,291 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 1,465 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 147 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 1,089 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 368 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 1,956 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 1,970 Hispanic residents.

White
89.8% (61,291)
African American
2.1% (1,465)
American Indian
0.2% (147)
Asian
1.6% (1,089)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (368)
Two Or More
2.9% (1,956)
Hispanic
2.9% (1,970)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County SD USA
White 89.8% 80.3% 58.2%
African American 2.1% 2.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 7.4% 0.5%
Asian 1.6% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.9% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Lincoln County, South Dakota

  • 2.0% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.4% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.0% (1,394)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.4% (968)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.4% (2,296)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.6% (3,144)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.2% (6,312)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (10,638)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.7% (11,401)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.3% (15,223)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.0% (8,892)
$200,000 or more
11.7% (8,013)
Income Lincoln County SD USA
Less than $10,000 2.0% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.4% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.4% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.6% 7.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.2% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 14.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.3% 18.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.0% 8.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 11.7% 7.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (682)
9-12th Grade
3% (2,048)
High School / GED
24% (16,388)
Some College
17% (11,608)
Associate's Degree
13% (8,877)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (19,120)
Master's Degree
10% (6,828)
Professional Degree
3% (2,048)
Doctorate Degree
1% (682)
Education Lincoln County SD USA
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 24% 28% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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